Brian Ochieng

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Chapati (East African Bread)

Ingredients:

• 2 cups all-purpose flour, sifted
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1 teaspoon cooking oil
• warm water, as needed

Directions:

1. 1
   All ingredients should be allowed to come to room temperature if they have been in the refrigerator.
2. 2
   Mix flour and salt in a bowl.
3. 3
   Slowly mix in enough water to make a thick dough.
4. 4
   Mix in one spoonful oil.
5. 5
   Knead dough on a cool surface for a few minutes, adding a few spoonfuls of dry flour.
6. 6
   Return dough to the bowl, cover with a clean cloth, and let it rest for thirty minutes.
7. 7
   Lightly grease (with cooking oil) and pre-heat a skillet or griddle.
8. 8
   Divide the dough into orange-sized balls. Flatten them into six-inch circles. Fry them in the skillet or griddle, turning once, until each side is golden brown and spotted.
9. 9
   Place in warm oven as they are done and serve with butter and any curry, stew or soup dish.